Monthly Archives: December 2016

A Cautionary Tale: I’m Still Learning to Live!

December 8, 2016 | by Rose Mary Clarke

“Fight, fight, fight the dying of the light. Do not go gentle into that good night.” — Dylan Thomas. When it came to living, Granny took no prisoners. She never gave up, never whined. She went from being blind from juvenile cataracts, to having vision, to losing her sight again … Read More

Racing the Streetcar

December 8, 2016 | by CJ Woods III

As dusk settles over a Pittsburgh neighborhood, three young boys twitch and dance on a street corner. On Oakmont Street, the three can hear the clanging of the bell as a streetcar grumbles down its rails, rocking towards them. They tense as the 82 Lincoln approaches the corner and grinds … Read More

This Week’s Issue: Dec. 2-8

December 1, 2016 | by Weekly View

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Lawrence “Caroling Cops” Adding to the Holiday Spirit

December 1, 2016 | by Ethel Winslow

“Being able to unite the community is on everyone’s Christmas list this year,” said Lawrence Police Officer Jamon Jack. “This is our way of helping to do that.” Officer Jack is talking about the “Caroling Cops” — five reserve officers with the City of Lawrence who have volunteered their time … Read More

Irvington Open House

December 1, 2016 | by Weekly View

The annual Irvington Holiday Open House will take place on Fri., Dec. 9th. The event, sponsored by the Irvington Business Association, will be held between 5 and 9 p.m. Enjoy a ride on the trolley car, with stops at the Irvington Public Library at Washington St. and Audubon Rd., Bookmama’s … Read More